On June 16, 1884, Sunday school teacher and part-time inventor LaMarcus Adna Thompson unveiled his greatest creation to the waiting crowds at Coney Island. Reportedly inspired by the switchback ...
Chicagoland roller coaster enthusiasts and thrill-ride seekers have been spoiled for a long time. Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee has been right in our very own backyard for many ...
What would become Geauga Lake Park started in 1887 as a train stop with a picnic grove. The park added its first roller coaster, The Big Dipper, in 1925 and later had Ohio's first looping roller ...
A beloved roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in suburban Gurnee was honored by the country's leading coaster enthusiast group, paying homage to the ride's extensive history and significance.